Dog Training
By DogWatch Team, September 24, 2026
If you share your home with more than one dog, you already know that “one size fits all” rarely fits anyone. The lab wants to patrol the whole yard, the terrier wants to dig under the back gate, and the senior beagle just wants a quiet spot in the sun. Traditional fencing treats them all the same, and it usually ends up too short for the jumper, too porous for the digger, and too expensive for everyone. A DogWatch Hidden Fence takes a different approach: one system, one boundary, and a collar tuned to each individual dog.
By DogWatch Team, August 26, 2026
Every Dog is Different
If you’ve just brought home a new puppy, giving them the freedom to run and play safely in your own yard is probably high on your wish list. It’s also one of the most common questions we hear from new dog owners: “How soon can we start hidden fence training?” The short answer is that most puppies are ready to begin training on an underground hidden fence at around four to six months of age — but the real answer depends less on the calendar and more on your individual dog.
By DogWatch Team, August 6, 2026
Some dogs are perfectly content to lounge in the yard, soaking up the sun. Others treat your property line like a puzzle to be solved. If you’ve ever gotten “the call” — a neighbor spotting your dog three blocks away, again — you know the special anxiety of living with a canine escape artist.
Meet the Escape Artist
Escape artists come in all breeds and sizes, but they share a common trait: determination. These are the dogs who:
- Dig under fence lines like furry excavators, often in the same spot you just filled in
- Climb or jump over fences you were sure were tall enough
- Bolt through open gates and doors the moment someone’s hands are full of groceries
- Squeeze through gaps you didn’t even know existed
By Jaclyn Mosher, July 9, 2026
A pit bulls is not one specific breed of dog, but an umbrella term that applies to several similar looking dog breeds, including Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Pit bulls are known to be loving, patient, brave, and loyal companions. They are often high energy, strong, and have tremendous stamina, meaning they require a good deal of exercise. They’re also known to be quite mischievous if they get bored.
By Jaclyn Mosher, May 28, 2025
Herding dogs are energetic, loyal, focused, and intelligent. These dogs are happiest when they have a job to do and do best with plenty of room to run. They require an above-average amount of daily exercise and get bored quickly if they aren’t given enough tasks or engaging activities.
When herding dogs aren’t given enough to do, they become anxious, resulting in excessive barking or destructive tendencies such as chewing or digging. Due to their genetic makeup, herding dogs also possess a high prey drive and desire to chase, which can sometimes make keeping them on your property difficult.
Due to these factors, herding dog owners often assume that a hidden fence is not an option. However, a DogWatch® Hidden Fence won’t only keep your herding dog safe, the freedom to roam their yard will keep them happy. Here’s how!
By Jaclyn Mosher, April 23, 2025
Hounds are famous for two things: their noses and their speed. And anyone who has ever lived with a beagle, bloodhound, greyhound, dachshund or other hound dog knows just how fast and determined they can be when chasing prey (or the neighbor’s cat).
DogWatch® Hidden Fence Dealers are often asked: “Can an electronic dog fence REALLY work for a hound?” The answer is yes! For over 30 years, DogWatch® Dealers have been training hounds and hound mixes to stay in their yards with our hidden fences. We reached out to our Dealers and customers to learn more about the process of training hounds, their unique personalities and how adding an underground electronic fence to their property helped their pups stay safe and do what hounds love to do – sniff, run and play! Read post »
By Jaclyn Mosher, September 15, 2023
Whether it’s the neighbor’s cat or a passing car on your street, sometimes it seems like a dog’s instinct is to give chase to virtually anything that moves. This behavior is one of the reasons a growing number of dog owners are installing electronic fences to help keep their canine companions safe and secure in the confines of the yard.
While many people endorse these hidden fences* for their efficacy with smaller breeds, some dog owners wonder: Do electronic fences work for big dogs? This guide will examine whether electronic fences meet the challenge of containing our larger furry companions. Read post »
By Jaclyn Mosher, July 20, 2023
Did you know that more than 10 million pets are lost each year in the United States, and one out of three pets will be lost during its lifetime? To bring attention to this issue, July has been designated Lost Pet Prevention Month. July was chosen because July 5th is typically the busiest day for shelter intakes in the United States. The increase is shelter admissions on July 5th is attributed to dogs running from their owners due to fear of 4th of July fireworks.
At DogWatch®, it’s our mission to keep pets safe. We are pet owners ourselves, and can understand the heartache that pet owners must feel when their pet is lost. We are dedicated to creating products than can help reduce the number of lost pets and give pet parents peace of mind that their dogs (and cats) will not be one of those 10 million lost each year. Ollie, a three year-old Great Pyrenees mix from Illinois, was once one of those sad statistics. Read post »
By Jaclyn Mosher, May 16, 2023
When you picture Siberian Huskies, chances are you picture them in motion. Whether they are pulling a sled, running laps at the dog park or chasing squirrels, Huskies are among the most energetic and independent of all dog breeds. They are also well known “escape artists,” and can often be found digging under or leaping over fences.
Because of this reputation, pet parents often ask us: “Can a hidden fence really work for my Siberian Husky?”
Yes, it can! For over 30 years, DogWatch Dealers have been training Siberian Huskies, Husky mixes, Alaskan Malamutes and more to stay in their yards with our hidden fences. We reached out to our DogWatch Dealers and customers to learn more about the process of training Huskies, adjusting collars to work with their thick coats, and how adding an underground electronic fence to their property helped their smart and athletic pups enjoy their freedom! Read post »
By Jaclyn Mosher, January 18, 2023
Pointers and Setters, Spaniels and Whippets, hunting dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and breeds. Different breeds of hunting dogs share one similarity: they’re bred to hunt alongside humans. Dogs have been hunting with humans for thousands of years, and there’s evidence that this relationship reaches back to prehistoric times.
Hunting dogs are athletic, loyal, intelligent, eager to please, and typically have tremendous stamina. These attributes often prove invaluable during a hunt. Breeds that fall into this category also possess a strong predatory drive.
When their prey drive is triggered, these dogs can find themselves in hazardous situations. When chasing prey your dog could end up in the middle of a busy street, on someone else’s property, in hunting territory, or even lost. A Hidden Fence from DogWatch® is a great way to ensure that your hunting dog stays safely on your property.
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